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Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer

Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer

Johnson, Mary Coffin
Coffin, Percival Brooks

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1164488899
ISBN13: 9781164488897
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer is a biographical book written by Mary Coffin Johnson. The book tells the story of Charles F. Coffin, a Quaker pioneer who lived in the 19th century. Coffin was born into a Quaker family in Nantucket and grew up in a community that valued simplicity, equality, and pacifism. He later moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he became a successful businessman and an advocate for social justice.The book chronicles Coffin's life, from his early years in Nantucket to his later years in Cincinnati. It explores his Quaker faith and how it influenced his beliefs and actions, including his opposition to slavery and his support for women's rights. The book also delves into Coffin's business ventures, including his role in founding the Cincinnati Type Foundry and his work as a publisher.Throughout the book, Johnson provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the abolitionist movement and the Civil War. She also highlights Coffin's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Beecher Stowe.Overall, Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer is a fascinating look at the life of a Quaker pioneer who made significant contributions to his community and to the broader social and political landscape of his time.Preceded By Earliest Historical Period Of The Coffin Family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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